· 8/15/2019

State v. Riffle

Citations

  • 2019 Ohio 3271

Syllabus

Search warrant motion to suppress ineffective assistance of counsel Miranda rights inevitable discovery doctrine Brady violation anonymous tip motion in limine introduction and presentation of firearms. Pursuant to the execution of a valid search warrant, police officers found marijuana and firearms in defendant's home that led to his subsequent convictions. Defendant was not prejudiced by ineffective assistance of counsel when trial counsel failed: (1) to file a motion to suppress evidence obtained during the execution of a search warrant, (2) to obtain a copy of an anonymous Crime Stoppers email stating defendant was allegedly growing marijuana in his backyard, and (3) to file a motion in limine preventing the introduction and presentation of multiple firearms to the jury.

Judges: Headen

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